Winnipeg Empowerment and Boudoir Photography
The Evolution
of Self
Self /self/
Personal Reclamation · Body · Presence · Worthiness
The Evolution of Self is the inward journey, a return to the parts of you that were quieted, softened, or set aside while you carried everyone else.
This empowerment portrait experience invites you back into your body, into your expression, into the version of you that no longer asks for permission to exist fully. Through guided boudoir and empowerment photography sessions, the focus is not on performance or posing, but on presence. You are not becoming someone new but remembering the person you already are and allowing yourself to take up space in the world with ease, depth, and unapologetic presence.
What this experience is really about…
Most people arrive here carrying a lot of noise.
Years of comparison, past relationships, and expectations layered on so gradually they became invisible.
The Evolution of Self is where that noise quiets enough for you to hear your own voice again. Not the version shaped for approval or performing strength, but the real one.
This portrait experience is grounded in the self-gaze. It’s quiet, embodied, and deeply personal. Strength without spectacle. A slow burn that settles into your bones rather than a moment that fades as quickly as it arrives.
You leave this experience more rooted in yourself than when you arrived, and that changes how you move through the world.
Who this experience is for
(and what it supports)
The Evolution of Self portrait experience is designed for people in seasons of change, reinvention, or personal reclamation. It often draws those who feel pulled toward boudoir photography or empowerment portraiture, not as a performance, but as a way to reconnect with themselves.
The Evolution of Self is for you if:
You’re navigating a shift in life and want to feel grounded in who you are becoming
You feel the pull to reconnect with your body and your physical presence
You’re done outsourcing your self-trust and ready to listen inward again
You want imagery that reflects strength, depth, and self-knowing, not performance
Through this experience, clients often reclaim a quieter, steadier relationship with themselves. Confidence becomes embodied rather than performed. Visibility feels intentional rather than exposed. There’s a felt sense of “I know myself again” that carries far beyond the images.
Many clients tell me they don’t just see the difference after this experience, they live it.
HOW WE EVOLVE YOUR SELF
HOW WE EVOLVE YOUR SELF
01. BEFORE THE CAMERA
This experience begins before you ever step in front of the lens.
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We establish intention, trust, and clarity long before the session itself. You are guided through preparation that helps you arrive grounded, informed, and present rather than anxious or unsure.
This is not about over-planning or perfection. It is about creating a sense of safety in your body and confidence in the process so you can let go once the session begins.
You don’t need to know how to pose.
You don’t need to know what you want to look like.
You just need to arrive open to being guided.
02. DURING THE SESSION
You are never left wondering what to do or how to be.
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Every part of the session is guided with intention and care. Movement, posture, expression, and pacing are all directed in a way that feels natural and grounded rather than forced or performative.
This is not about “being sexy” or getting it right for the camera.
It is about inhabiting your body with presence and letting the image follow.The session unfolds at a steady pace, allowing you to settle into yourself rather than rush through a version of who you think you should be.
03. WHERE THE SHIFT HAPPENS
Your images are presented with intention. This is often where the shift fully lands. You see yourself clearly and something settles.
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After the session, we move into a same-day image reveal. This is not a rushed add-on or a quick scroll through photos. It is a moment of reflection.
You see yourself not as you imagine you look, but as you are when you are fully present in your body and no longer negotiating your visibility.
For many clients, this is the first time the internal noise truly quiets. The comparisons. The self-doubt. The old stories about how they’re “supposed” to look or be.
What comes forward instead is recognition.
This is often where self-trust lands in the body rather than staying theoretical. Not because someone told you that you look good, but because you can feel the truth of it for yourself.
That recognition is the shift this experience is built around.
04. AFTER YOU LEAVE
The impact extends far beyond the images.
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Clients often describe returning to their lives with a different steadiness. A clearer sense of presence. A deeper trust in themselves.
The images become reminders of what it feels like to stand fully in your body and your truth, but the real change shows up in how you move through the world afterward.
You don’t walk away with just photographs.
You walk away having claimed something that was already yours.
Investment
This experience is an intentional investment in your presence, your self-trust, and how you move through the world.
Self experiences are guided, unhurried, and fully supported boudoir and empowerment photography experiences designed to support personal reclamation and presence.
Experiences begin at $1200.
Many clients choose to deepen their session as the process unfolds, with most experiences landing around $1800.
Details are shared during a private consultation to ensure the experience aligns with where you are and what you need.
Heirloom quality albums and products
Handmade in Toronto, Ontario by an all female team, our luxurious heirloom quality print products guarantee your legacy.
FREQUENTLY
asked QUESTIONS
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If you think you’re the only one who feels selfish, conceited, even borderline narcissistic when it comes to having photos taken of you, you’re not. And when that ever common question comes up I simply say, who are you not to? You have the BEST reason to do this! YOU! Even if you do have someone in your life that might be interested in seeing your images, that’s up to you. The majority of my clients do this for themselves and it’s an added bonus if they have someone to share with. You don’t just deserve heirloom quality images of yourself when they’re for someone else. You deserve them at all times for YOU
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An empowerment portrait captures your unique energy, strength, and essence—celebrating who you are today, beyond just how you look. It’s about feeling confident and owning your presence.
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Absolutely. It’s not your job to know how to pose it’s mine to guide you. In fact every photo you see on my website are people I have posed. I’ll direct you every step of the way so you never feel unsure or alone in front of the camera. Most clients say they’re surprised by how natural it all feels. Absolutely. It’s not your job to know how to pose — it’s mine to guide you. In fact every photo you see on my website are people I have posed. I’ll direct you every step of the way so you never feel unsure or alone in front of the camera. Most clients say they’re surprised by how natural it all feels.
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Well the great news is, “photogenic” is a MYTH! It is something that has been created as a result of unfortunate photographic experiences. But you know what? I find your best self and coach you in to it. I fully guide you on how to hold your head, shoulders, hands, even your expression. None of my clients are professional models and if you are loving what you’re seeing, just know you can look like that too. I am here for you every step of the way!
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As a photographer this breaks my heart every time I hear it. Some of our earliest photographic experiences (hello license and passport photos) have become core memories and become “proof” that all photos are horrible. This couldn’t be further from the truth. The real truth is that when you are given space to feel empowered and like your true self, you literally light up the room. It’s that light that I strive to capture in every portrait. So I ask you, what if you LOVE every photo?
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Often we hold a lot of value in our weight, myself included, and it is my mission to show you that you are more than the size of your clothes and number on your scale and you are worthy of being photographed. My work centers around my clients embracing their TRUE selves, as they are RIGHT now in this moment. I know it can be nerve wracking and damn well scary to see yourself in portrait form but this is why we go through your images TOGETHER and work through those feelings. My editing style is light as a standard, but I do adjust distracting things like rogue straps and hair.
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Description tThis session is all about capturing your fuck yes energy — and that starts with what you wear. You’ll receive a personalized wardrobe consultation where we’ll explore outfits that feel aligned, expressive, and fully you. Whether that means something bold, soft, edgy, or timeless, we’ll make sure every piece helps you show up with confidence and clarity.
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Yes! Customized professional hair and makeup are included to enhance your natural beauty and help you feel your best.
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Experiences start at $1,200 with most clients investing $2,600 depending on the vision they’re creating. Full pricing details are shared during our consult, and every session includes planning, styling, and a guided experience designed around you.
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Yes, flexible payment options are available. If you’re feeling called to book but want to talk through a custom payment structure, let’s chat.
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I have a same-day image reveal so you can see your photos right after the shoot and select your favorites.
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Yes! You’ll have options for heirloom-quality albums, prints, and digital collections to cherish your portraits forever.
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